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At my company we don't bother with specific problems. When we ask a candidate: "If you were asked to build x program how would you go about it", the answer we a
by Circuits 8y ago
At my company we don't bother with specific problems. When we ask a candidate: "If you were asked to build x program how would you go about it", the answer we are looking for is along these lines: "I would go online and find someone who has already done the problem and replicate/alter it to fit my needs". The majority of the questions we ask are like: "Where do you see yourself in 5 years.", "What does our company do?", "Present us with a time when you had to overcome a challenge and failed.". If your going to work with someone then its best you know that they are capable of learning. After all, a degree isn't about proving you know something, it's about proving you have the ability to learn and fight for that knowledge when necessary. It proves you have drive and direction in your life; important qualities in a candidate.
- PopeDotNinja 8y agoI just started using an ToDo app called "Remember The Milk", and it works for me so far. The next time I get an interview question that asks me to make a ToDo app, I'll be tempted to respond with "I already have one that I like. Why don't you try it, and if you don't like it, tell me why." I doubt that would go over well, but maybe it would. Who knows!
- Circuits 8y agoIt depends on how the question is phrased. If they hand you a white board and say: "Show us the code" then you are going to have to build something. However, if they ask you something like: "If we asked you to build a ToDo app that solves x problem, how would you do it?" Then it's reasonable to assume they are open to more solutions than you jumping up and grabbing a marker. Being able to distinguish those differences is also important.